NetStable 0 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hi AllHave just recently replaced my rear bushes (won't be doing that job again in a hurry...) and decided to replace all my rear brake hoses too, The problem is that I can't seem to get the brakes bled at all! They feel firm until the car is started then they go to sh*t. Another problem I have is that my ABS is more temperemental than my missus and as a result, I cannot get my vag-com to speak to it in order to bleed the ABS. The VAG-COM (ebay job) comes back with "Too many communication errors" which is extremely helpful. I notice there are bleed valves on the ABS, can I bleed them manually at alland if not, do you know how I can get around the "Too many communication errors" problem?Thanks for having the patience to read my rambling post and your help is greatly appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
NetStable 0 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Just to reply to my own question, I hadn't realised there was a bleed nipple under the brake fluid reservoir, bled that and all is sweet again! Link to post Share on other sites
ThermalP4 1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Can i ask how you bled the ABS mate?I've found what looks like the bleed nipple behind the brake pedal but not sure how do undo. Link to post Share on other sites
NetStable 0 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Ah sorry mate, I may have confused you a bit; the ABS can only be bled through the VAG-COM electronically as far as I am aware. I originally throught my problem was to do with this after bleeding all calipers, as it turned out I'd just missed a bleed valve on the hose connected to the brake fluid reservoir which has about 6mm head, bled that as you generally would and my brake pedal was firm again! Link to post Share on other sites
ThermalP4 1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Yeah just seen your other post answering my question.Thanks for that.I also recently had my front calipers changed and SS hoses put on and when I got it back from the garage the pedal would nearly hit the floor.I found out about the VAG COM ABS procedure and for some reason by just doing the output tests on the ABS unit it cured it a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
NetStable 0 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 I couldn't do that because my VAG-COM won't talk to ABS (my ABS is fooked somewhere along the lines) it's another job to add to the list I guess! Link to post Share on other sites
ThermalP4 1 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 All sorted now.Took it VW and they bled the brakes properly.Should have done that in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites
gazchill 0 Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I have the same problem that was described here. Although I cant see a bleed nipple anywhere near the brake fluid resevior or on the MBC - Can anyone helo ? Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts